According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.4 magnitude quake struck close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky around midday Friday.

The tremor hit the region at 01:36 UTC (12:36 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter located about 187 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.3 event, but later upgraded it to 5.4.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 437 km southwest of this event struck UK on June 8, 1993 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 2,000 at intensity VI and 4,000 at intensity VII, with no reported fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey